Murray vs. Djokovic: Tennis Fans Should Get Used to This Matchup

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Published: January 25, 2013

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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will enter the hard court at Melbourne Park to determine who wins the Australian Open in a matchup that will become all too familiar to tennis spectators over the next few years.

Two of the youngest and brightest stars will square off in a Grand Slam final for the third, but doubtfully the last, time. These two sensational players could spur the sport's next big rivalry.

There weren't exactly any major shocks along the way leading up to an anticipated showdown between Djokovic and Murray, especially with Rafael Nadal out of commission.

Stanislas Wawrinka gave Djokovic a run for his money, but eventually succumbed to the world's No. 1 player in five grueling sets.

For Murray, there was the obstacle of topping Roger Federer in the semifinals. That bout also lasted five sets before the 25-year-old eventually emerged victorious.

But it might have looked closer than it actually was. Federer squeaked out his two winning sets while Murray won his in more convincing fashion. Federer fought valiantly, but could not keep up with his younger adversary.

After years of falling short against Federer, Murray has finally gained the upper hand in the feud. They have met in three prior Grand Slam finals, with the veteran capturing all three first-place finishes. Always near the top, Murray could not take that extra step to join Federer, Djokovic and Nadal among the elite.

Murray launched the monkey off his back in his home nation by topping Federer at the 2012 Olympics. Now he has further cemented his place among the best by outlasting the Swiss star again.

While Federer is still a premier athlete, he's lost just enough pep in his step at age 31 to trail behind the younger Murray, who now thoroughly belongs in the upper-echelon of the sport's foursome of superstars. 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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